Travel, Outdoor & Wildlife Photography

Four Day Imaging Conference & Trade Show

Watch Opening Remarks from 6.7.17

"Destination is key, what we learn when we get there and what we take away"~David Brommer

OPTIC 2017, brought to you by B&H and Lindblad Expeditions, featured an overflowing trade show with engaging presentations by the world's top outdoor and travel photographers. Over four days in New York City, presenters shared their experiences and insights, while premier manufacturers showcased their gear in outdoor, photography and videography equipment.

Couldn't attend in person or want to review? Now you can see all the presentations by your favorite speakers from the conference at your own pace.

A two part conversation which includes our talk with Alison Wright about her accident, recovery and founding of Faces of Hope...Came out last week and without an email (and a holiday in the middle) it has over 8,0000 listens

Just released this morning, our talk with Jonathan Irish about his "Greatest American Roadtrip" and Jill and Kyla of "Our Wild Abandon"

...more to come with National Parks at Night, Brooks Jensen, Eric Kruszewski and Steve Simon

2017 Speakers

Keynote Speaker: Brooks JensenSpecial Guest: Art Wolfe

Alison Wright

Art Wolfe

Charles Glatzer

Cristina Mittermeier

Eric Wehrmeister

Eric Kruszewski

Jeff Mauritzen

Jill and Kyla from Our Wild Abandon

Jonathan Irish

Kara Mercer

Lucas Gilman

Mike Corrado

Ralph Lee Hopkins

Roman Kurywczak

Ruddy Roye

Eric Kruszewski

Jeff Mauritzen

Jill and Kyla from Our Wild Abandon

Jonathan Irish

Kara Mercer

Rudy Winston

Sam Abell

Steve Simon

Vivienne Gucwa

William Innes

What is Optic?

Explore the inspiration, technique and equipment for imaging the great outdoors with OPTIC, an annual conference and trade show featuring the world's top outdoor photographers.

Sponsored by B&H and Lindblad Expeditions, OPTIC 2017 took place at the New Yorker Hotel, conveniently located within one block of B&H Photo's legendary NYC Superstore.

The latest gear was on display, allowing for hands-on experiences with super telephoto zooms, drones and featherlight tripods, plus the latest cameras, printers and all the equipment to guarantee your return from an adventure with incredible images.

OPTIC 2017 featured opportunities for book signings and direct conversations with OPTIC speakers as well as hands-on training and inspiration, portfolio reviews, gallery shows, sunset cruises, photo walks and critiques.